Sharp WA-MP50H Operation Manual

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PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

MODEL

WA-MP50H

OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

MIC

POWER

NAVI

This product uses Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 to
transfer audio data from a PC to the unit.
If Windows Me dia Player is no t ins tall ed on th e PC or if it s
version is ea rlier, visit Mic rosoft Web site to download t he
programme.
http://www.microsoft.com

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Special Notes

! Warning

" To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

" When recording important selections, make a prelimi-

nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop­erly recorded.

" SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-

ing arising from malfunction of this unit.

! Note

The letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.

Note for users in Australia:

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copy­ing or broadcasting such material without per mission of
the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is pro­hibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the
copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and noth­ing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as
giving that authority.

For other countries:

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works
which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws
in your country .

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! Trademarks

" IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of Inter na-

tional Business Machines Corporation.

" Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,

registered in the United States and other countries.

" Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are regis-

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

" All brand names and product names are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

! Audio data

" Back up your audio data stored on this product period-

ically in case of accidental loss or alteration.

" SHARP shall not be liable for any damages or loss of

audio data resulting from defects in this product or
your computer.

! Note

Supply of this product does not convey a license nor
imply any right to distribute content created with this
product in revenue-generating broadcast systems
(terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution
channels), revenue-generating streaming applica­tions (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks),
other revenue-generating content distribution sys­tems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications
and the like) or on revenue-generating physical me­dia (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semicon­ductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the
like). An independent license for such use is re­quired.
For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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Contents

! General Information

Outline of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls and in dicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 , 6

System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

! Preparation for Use

Using with the a lk a line battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning the unit on/ of f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Changing t he display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing a USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the unit to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

! Windows Media Player

Ripping tracks f rom a ud io CD to PC . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Transferring audio data from PC to the unit

Deleting audio data stored on the unit . . . . . . . . . 18

-Contents-

! Playback

Disconnecting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing transfer r e d audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 24

Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26

Playing to all data recorded with the unit . . . . . . . 27

Genera l In formation

Playing selected data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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! FM Radio

Page

Listenin g to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 32

! Recording

Recording with the built-in micr ophone . . . . . . . . . 33

Recording from the external equipment. . . . . 34 - 36

Recording from the FM radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Changing file size and sound quality

for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38

Deleting selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

! Advanced Features

Changing default settin gs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42

Checking memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sleep operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

To use as a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

! References

Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 47

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Outline of the unit

Transfer audio data to the unit before use.

Preparation of the unit:

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Insert the alkaline battery (see page 7).

Preparation of audio data:

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Convert tracks on audio CDs to audio data using Win­dows Media Player 9 Series or 10 (see pages 12, 13).
For procedures, refer to the Windows Media Player
Users Guide.

Windows

Media Player

Windows Media Player

Use Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 to transfer au­dio data from a PC to the unit.
This operation manual describes how to rip audio data
from audio CDs to a PC and how to transfer the audio
data from the PC to the unit.
For more details, refer to the Windows Media Player Us­ers Guide.

Transferring audio da t a:

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Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11), and transfer
audio data to the unit using Windows Media Player 9
Series or 10 (see pages 15, 16).

Windows

Media Player

If you use a PC running Windows 98
Second Edition, install a USB driver from
the supplied CD-ROM (see page 10).

Playing audio data on the unit (see pages 20, 21).

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" Sample screens, procedures or operations may vary

by the environment of your PC or version/settings of
Windows Media Player.

" Windows Media Player 10 is designed exclusively for

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional.

" If necessary, download Windows Media Player from

the Microsoft Web site and install it to your PC before­hand.

" For details, refer to the Microsoft Web site.

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Accessories

Earphones x 1

USB Cable x 1 Audio cable x 1

-Accessories-

Neck strap x 1 CD-ROM x 1

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Notes:

" Only the above accessories are included.
" The USB cable may differ from illustration shown

above.

" Use the supplied earphones only.
" Use the supplied USB cable only.
" Use the supplied audio cable. If you use commercially

available audio cables, they should be shorter than 3

3

m.

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"AAA" size al ka l ine battery

" If you use a PC running Windows 98 Second Edition,

install a USB driver from this supplied CD-ROM (see
page 10).

(LR03 or similar) x 1

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Precautions

! Important

" Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing

streets or near traffic.

" Do not use earphones whilst driving a ve-

hicle since it may be illegal or cre ate a traf ­fic hazard. Always follow safe ty
regulations in your area.

" Do not play the unit at a high volume.

Hearing experts advise against extended
listening at high volume levels.

" If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume

or discontinue use.

" No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

be placed on the apparatus.

" Attention should be drawn to the envir onmental aspec ts of

battery disposal.

" This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C -

40°C (41°F - 104°F).

To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.

" Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
" Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
" Do not use the unit near open flames.
" Do not spill liquid on the unit.
" SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper

use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service
centre.

! Storing the unit

Avoid using or leavin g the unit in the foll owing places.

" Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe-

cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near
heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the
unit may malfunction.)

" Places exposed to excessive dust.
" Places exposed to wat er.
" Places where temperatures are ex ce ssively high or low.
" Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high.
" Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loud-

speakers.

" Places exposed to vibration.
" Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit

(beaches etc.).

" If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or

picture interference may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from such devices.

It is not recommended to put t his unit
into a rear pocket, as this may damage
the product when sitting.

Using this unit near mobile phones
may cause noise pickup. If it occurs,
move it away from them.

! Copyright

Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer pro­grammes, databases, other materials and copyright holders.
Duplicated material is limited to private use only. Use of
materials beyond this limit or without permission of copyright
holders may constitute copyright infringement, and be sub­ject to criminal punishment.

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Controls and indicators

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Reference page

USB

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LINE IN

012-001-00:03
File name1
Artist name1

NAVI

HOLD

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MIC

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POWER

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1.Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.Play Mode/Time/Info rmat ion Indicator . . . . . . . 20

5.Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6.Character/Information Indicator . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 20

The display varies depending on the operation.

7.Play/Pause/Stop/Powe r Button . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 21

8.Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 22

9.Neck Strap Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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USB

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10.Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

11.USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 43

12.USB Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

13.Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

14.USB Port Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 43

Note:

To protect the USB port, cover it with the USB
cap when not in use.

! Attaching the neck strap

-Controls and indicators-

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Pull

OPEN

Push

Push

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! About menu button

Various operations are performed by moving the menu
button on the unit all around or pressing it.

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If you move the menu button toward +...

Volume up, switching FM search/preset stations, se-

lecting a menu, etc.

If you move the menu button toward ...

Fast reverse, tuning, recalling a station, selecting a

menu, etc.

If you move the menu button toward ...

Fast forward, tuning, recalling a station, selecting a

menu, etc.

If you move the menu button toward -...

Volume down, switching FM search/preset stations,

selecting a menu, etc.

If you press the menu button...

Opening a menu, setting A-B repeat play, executing

functions, etc.
If you hold down the menu button...
Opening/closing a menu.

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System requirements

The following hardware and software are required to
transfer audio data from a PC to the unit.

Hardware and software requirements *1

Computer IBM PC/AT-compatible (not operable with

OS Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition/

Software Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10
Drive CD-ROM drive
Interface Available USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)

*1 Operation is not guaranteed on all the compatible

computers.

*2 Operation is not guaranteed on computers running up-

graded OS or multiple OS with dual-boot.

Macintosh)

Millennium Edition/2000 Professional/XP
Professional/XP Home Edition standard
installation *2

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Using with the alkaline battery

! Inserting the battery

Open the battery cover.

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Insert the "AAA" size alkaline battery (LR03) into

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the battery compartment.
Close the battery cover.

3

Do not force the battery
cover open too far.

OPEN

Preparation for Use

-Using with the alkaline battery-

Notes:

" Do not replace the battery during operation.
" Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery.
" Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long

periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due
to battery leakage.

" Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to

malfunction.

Battery removal:

Open the battery cover and pull the battery.

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Insert
the side.

! Checking the remaining amount of battery

level

The battery level is shown by the battery indicator during
operation.

03

When the battery
level is high

" When the battery level is very low, the battery indicator

will flash. Replace the alkaline battery with a new one.

" When the battery has run out completely, "Low Battery

Shut Down..." will appear. Then, the power will be dis­connected automatically.

Battery indicator

When the battery
level is very low

Notes:

" The battery indicator will not correctly display the

remaining capacity for approximately 10 seconds after
the power has been turned on.

" The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may

increase or decrease, depending on the operation
being performed. This is normal.

" The battery life and the operating time may be short-

ened by usage conditions, long periods of disuse, etc.

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Turning the unit on/off

! To turn on the unit

Press the POWER button.

012-001-00:03

POWER

! To turn off the unit

In the play or pause mode
1 Press the (POWER) button for 0.5 seconds or

more to exit the mode.

2 Hold down the POWER button for 2 sec onds or

more.

POWER

In the stop, m e nu or FM mode
Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds or more.

The display language can be changed (default: En­glish). For details, see page 9.

Power Off

File name1
Artist name1

Hold function

When the hold function is turned on, all buttons on the
unit will be inactive. To make changes to the operation of
the unit, turn the HOLD switch off.

Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction
indicated by the arrow).

Release

HOLD HOLD

Hold

Release

Note:

If the hold function is active when the unit is turned off,
the unit cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery
will not be drained.

Hold

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Changing the display language

You can see information in a selected language.

English (*)
Deutsch
Français
Español
Português

(*) indicates default setting.

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

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(see page 8).

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

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more.

Preparation for Use

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

-Changing the display language-

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

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or to select "SETUP", and press it.

POWER

Italiano
Nederlands
Svenska

SOUND

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

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+ or - to select "System", and press it.

SETUP

System

Check Memory

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

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+ or - to select "Language", and press it.

System
Sleep

Language

RESTORE

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-

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ward + or - to select the desired language, and
press it.

Language
English

Deutsch

Francais

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Note:

The display language setting is retained even after the
unit is turned off.

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Installing a USB driver

If you use a PC running Windows 98 Second Edition,
install a USB driver from the supplied CD-ROM.
" The installation is not necessary for a PC running Win-

dows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edi­tion.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

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drive.
Open the "wa-mp100_50" folder on the CD-ROM

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and double-click "setup".
Install the driver following the on-screen instruc-

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tions.

Click the "Next"
button.

Click the "Yes"
button.

Click the "Next" but­ton.

Click the "Next" but­ton.

Click the "Finish" but­ton.

Click the "Finish" but­ton.

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Connecting the unit to a PC

Connect the unit to a PC to transfer audio data.

MIC

POWER

Slide

To the USB port

Preparation for Use

-Connecting the unit to a PC-

NAVI

OPEN

PC

USB cable

Slide the USB port lever until it stops to open the

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USB port.
Connect the unit to a PC with

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the USB cable.

Whilst the unit is connected to the
PC, the message shown on the
right appears on the unit.

FS

READ Y

Caution:

USB

" Do not disconnect the USB cable whilst transferring

audio data from a PC. Audio data on the unit may
become corrupted.

" Operation is not guaranteed if the PC is connected to

two or more USB devices.

" Connect the USB cable to the PC's USB por t. If con-

nected via a USB hub, operation cannot be guaran­teed.

" We do not guarantee operation of the unit with self-

built PCs or PCs with modified motherboards.

" Make sure to use the supplied USB cable. Use of

other cables (two-way cables, extension cables, etc.)
degrades the quality of connection and may cause a
malfunction.

Note:

The buttons on the unit do not work if it is connected to a
PC. Disconnect the PC to operate on the unit (see page

19).

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Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC

Using Windows Media Player, rip tracks from your favou­rite audio CDs to a PC. Ripped tracks are stored on PC
as audio data. You can enjoy music on the unit by trans­ferring audio data from the PC.

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! For Windows Media Player 9 Series

Launch Windows Media Player.

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Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player

On the "Tools" menu, click "Options..." and then

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"Copy Music", and select "Copy protect music".
Click "OK".

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Insert an audio CD into the PC.

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The audio CD may play automatically depending on
settings on the PC. In this case, stop playback.

Click "Copy from CD" on the taskbar to show

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tracks on the audio CD.
Select the check boxes of tracks to rip.

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Click "Copy Music" to start ripping.

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Note:

For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users
Guide.

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Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC (continued)

Windows Media Player

-Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC-

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! For Windows Media Player 10

Launch Windows Media Player.

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Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player

On the "Tools" menu, click "Options..." and then

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"Rip Music", and select "Copy protect music".
Click "OK".

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Insert an audio CD into the PC.

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The audio CD may play automatically depending on
settings on the PC. In this case, stop playback.

Click "Rip" on the taskbar to show tracks on the

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audio CD.
Select the check boxes of tracks to rip.

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Click "Rip Music" to start ripping.

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Note:

For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users
Guide.

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Transferring audio data from PC to the unit

! Folders ! About folder tree

When using Windows Media Player 9 Series, select
the desired folder to transfer audio data.

Note:

You can create subfolders if necessary (refer to the Win­dows Media Player Users Guide). Create them in the lev­el indicated in "About folder tree".

When using Windows Media Player 10, create the
"MUSIC" folder befo rehand to cr eate subfolders with
an artist or album name automatically.

Note:

To create subfolders with an artist or album name auto­matically, click to display properties and select "Create
folder hierarchy on device".

Click this to display
properties.

Windows Media Player 9 Series

Root

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Music

Music

Transfer audio data.

Windows Media Player 10

Root

MUSIC

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Transfer audio data to subfolders in the "MUSIC"
folder.

This product supports:

" Up to 50 folders (including the "VOICE", "FM", "LINE-

IN" and "MIC" folders).

" Up to 550 files.
" Up to 30 characters as a folder name.
" Up to 30 characters as a file name.

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Music

Music

Music

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Music

Music

Music

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Transferring audio data from PC to the unit (continued)

You can enjoy music on the unit by transferring audio data from the PC.

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! For Windows Media Player 9 Series

Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11).

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Launch Windows Media Player.

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Windows Media Player

Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player

Click "Copy to CD or Device" on the taskbar.

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-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit-

From the drop-down list of "Items to Copy" win-

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Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.

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Set the unit as a destination.

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Select a folder.

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For folders, refer to page 14.

Click the "Copy" button to start transfer.

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! For Windows Media Player 10

Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11).

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Launch Windows Media Player.

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Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player

Click "Sync" on the taskbar.

3

From the drop-down list of "All Mu sic", select a

4

list with desired audio data.
Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.

5

3 6

Set the unit as a destination.

6

Click the "Start Sync" button to start transfer.

7

Caution:

To create subfolders with an artist or album name auto­matically, click to display properties and select "Create
folder hierarchy on device".

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-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit-

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Caution:

" Audio data on the unit is replaced by newly transferred

audio data if their file names are the same.

" Refer to "Connecting the unit to a PC" or "Disconnect-

ing the unit" when you connect/disconnect the unit to/
from a PC.

" Do not disconnect the unit from the PC during transfer.

Notes:

" For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its

Users Guide.

" The drive letter for the unit may change depending on

the environment of the connected PC.

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audi o Layer 3):

MPEG is an international standard developed by Moving
Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO.

WMA (Windows Media Audio):

WMA is an audio compression format developed by
Microsoft Corporation.

WAV (PCM):

An audio format widely used in Windows.

Windows Media Player

-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit-

About DRM (Digital Rights Management)

" This product supports Windows Media Digital Rights

Management 9 Series. Using Windows Media Player 9
Series or 10, you can transfer licensed WMA files to
the unit for playback.

" Some WMA files may not be playable/transferable

onto this product due to their license agreements with
copyright holders.

" Some audio data may not be playable on this product.

File format of transferred audio data

" Depending on the setting of Windows Media Player,

audio data may be converted automatically for play­back on portable devices.

" On Windows Media Player 10, you can change this

setting and transfer audio data without conversion. To
do so, click and select "Quality" to uncheck "Convert
files as required by this device (recommended)".

" If you transfer WAV files without conversion, it may

take more time to transfer, and use more memory
space on the unit.

" For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its

Users Guide.

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Deleting audio data stored on the unit

Use Windows Media Player to delete audio data stored
on the unit.

Windows Media Player 9 Series

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5

3

Windows Media Player 10

3

4
5

Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11).

1

Launch Windows Media Player.

2

Windows Media Player 9 Series:

3

Click "Copy to CD or Device" on the taskbar.
Windows Media Player 10:

Click "Sync" on the taskbar.
Select the drive letter of the unit from the drop-

4

down list.
Select audio data and delete it.

5

Caution:

A WMPInfo.xml file and files with extensions of .TBL and
.LMM are created automatically. Never edit, move or
delete these files since they are necessary for the unit
and Windows Media Player.

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Disconnecting the unit

Make sure to exit Windows Media Player before discon­necting the USB cable.

For details, refer to the operation manual for the PC.

! Windows 98 Second Edition

1 Click "Safely remove hardware" on the taskbar.
2 Click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device -

Drives(*:)".

3 "Safely remove hardware" appears. Click the "OK"

button and disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

! Windows Millennium Edition

1 Click "Unplug or Eject Hardware" on the taskbar.
2 Click "Stop USB Disk - Drive(*:)".
3 "Safe To Remove Hardware" appears. Click the "OK"

button and disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

Playback

-Disconnecting the unit-

! Windows 2000 Prof es sional

1 Click "Unplug or Eject Hardware" on the taskbar.
2 Click "Stop USB Disk - Drive(*:)".
3 "Safe To Remove Hardware" appears. Click the "OK"

button and disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

! Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

1 Click "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar.
2 Click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device -

Drive(*:)".

3 "Safe to Remove Hardware" appears. Click the mes-

sage and disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

(*:) Drive letter of this unit

Notes:

" After the above operation, the USB connection display

still remains on the unit (the display changes when you
disconnect the USB cable).

" If you cannot cancel the USB connection, try again or

restart the PC.

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Playing transferred audio data

You can also play audio data stored and arranged in fold­ers created by using Windows Media Player.

Left channel

L

Right channel

R

Cancel the hold function
beforehand (see page 8).

Release

HOLD

MIC

! Playing audio data

1

2

Notes:

" The unit will restart the FM radio o r the data rec orded

" See page 22 to adjust the volume level and sound

Press the POWER button to turn the power on
(see page 8).

POWER

Playback starts automatically.

Playback stops after the last audio
data is played.

with this unit which you were listening to last time. To
listen to the transferred audio data, see page 21.

quality.

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When listening to the FM radio or data recorded with
the unit, you can listen to all the transferred audio
data as follows:

1 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

2 Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

or to select "SOUND", and press it.

Playback

3 Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +

or - to select "MUSIC", and press it.

-Playing transferred audio data-

Playback starts automatically.

FM TUNER

SOUND

SOUND

MUSIC

VOICE

To interrupt playback:

Press the button.
To resume playback, press the button again.

To stop playbac k :

Hold down the button for 0.5 seconds or more.
When you press the button again, the last played
audio data plays from the beginning.

Resume play:

When you turn off the unit and turn it back on, playback
starts from the beginning of the audio data which was
stopped.

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! To locate the beginning of audio data

To move to the begi nning of the n ext
audio data:

Move the menu button toward .

To replay the current audio data:

Move the menu button toward .

Note:

To skip some data at one time, move the menu button
toward or repeat edly until the desired audio data
appears.

! To locate the desired portion

For fast forward:

Hold the menu button toward .

For fast reverse:

Hold the menu button toward .

Note:

Normal playback will resume when the menu button is
released.

! Volume contr ol

Whilst the playback screen is open, hold the menu but­ton toward + or - to increase or decrease the volume.

012-001-00:03
File name1
Artist name1

At extra loud volumes, other people may be able to hear
sounds coming from the earphones which could be dis­turbing to others. Please use caution when playing the
unit at loud volumes.

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Volume level indi-

cator

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Playing transferred audio data (continued)

! Equaliser setting

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

+ or - to select "Playback", and press it.

-Playing transferred audio data-

SOUND

SETUP

SETUP

Playback

RECORD
FM

4

5

Note:

Distortion may occur depending on the equaliser setting.
In this case, change the type or turn down the volume.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward
+ or - to select "EQ", and press it.

Playback
REPEAT

EQ

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward
+ or - to select an equaliser setting, and press it.

EQ
Normal

Rock

Jazz

Normal: The sound is not modified.
Rock:
Jazz: For jazz.
Classical: For classical music.
Pop: For pop music.
Bass: The bass is emphasised.
User: Sound quality can be customised (see

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

For rock music.

page 24).

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! Customising sound quality

Perform steps 1 - 4 on page 23.

1

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

2

+ or - to select "User", and press it.

EQ

User

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to select the frequency.

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250

1K 4K

16K

62: Bass setting
250:
1K: Midrange setting
4K:
16K: Treble setting

+10

-

0

10

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

+ or - to increase or decrease the gain level.

62

250

1K 4K

+10

-

2

-

10

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust each frequency.

5

Within 10 seconds, press the menu button.

6

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

16K

Note:

The "User" settings will remain in the memory after you
switch to another equaliser mode.

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Playback

Advanced playback

! Repeat play or shuffle play

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

+ or - to select "Playback", and press it.

-Advanced playback-

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

4

+ or - to select "REPEAT", and press it.

SETUP

Playback

RECORD
FM

Playback

REPEAT

EQ

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

5

+ or - to select a play mode, and press it.

REPEAT
Normal

Repeat T rack

Repeat All

Normal: Normal playback .
Repeat Track: Repeat one data.
Repeat All: Repeat all data.
IntroScan: Play all data for a set time period

Shuffle: Play all data at random.
Shuffle Repeat:Repeat all data at random.

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

(see page 26).

To return to normal playback

After steps 1 - 4, select "Normal" in step 5.

Notes:

" In shuffle play, the unit selects and plays data auto-

matically. After playing all the data once, the unit stops
automatically.

" Repeat play continues until playback stops.

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! Intro scan

! A - B repeat play

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Perform steps 1 - 4 on page 25.

1

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

2

+ or - to select "IntroScan", and press it.

REPEAT

IntroScan

Shuffle
Shuffle Repeat

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to select a time period, and press it.

IntroScan
10 Second

10 - 30 Second:

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

The unit plays each data for a set
time period.

To return to normal playback

After steps 1 - 4 on page 25, select "Normal" in step 5.

Press the menu button to enter the start point (A)

1

during playback.

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A-

Press the menu button again to enter the end

2

point (B).

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A-B

Playback starts from the point A and ends at the point
B.

In the following cases, A - B repeat play may not be set or
may be set to the beginning or the end of data.

" Beginning or end of data
" Small data
" Short interval between A and B

To return to normal playback

Press the menu button.

Note:

A - B repeat is possible only within a single data.

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Playback

Playing to all data recorded with the unit

You can listen to all data recorded with the unit.
(For the recording procedure, see pages 33, 34 and 36.)

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

1

(see page 8).

POWER

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

2

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

or to select "SOUND", and press it.

SOUND

-Playing to all data recorded with the unit-

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

+ or - to select "VOICE", and press it.

Playback starts automatically.

To interrupt playback:

Press the button.
To resume playback, press the button again.

To stop playbac k :

Hold down the button for 0.5 seconds or more.
When you press the button again, the last played data
plays from the beginning.

Resume play:

When you turn off the unit and turn it back on, playback
starts from the beginning of the data which was stopped.

SOUND

MUSIC

VOICE

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Playing selected data

You can select and play audio data transf erred from a PC
or data recorded with the unit.
(For the recording procedure, see pages 33, 34 and 36.)

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

1

(see page 8).

Within 10 seconds, press the button.

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Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more.

2

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to select "FOLDER", and press it.

FOLDER

Within 10 seconds, select data.

4

Root

VOICE

File name1

File name2

+ or -: Select a folder or data.

Open the selected folder.

:
: Return to the previous lev-

el.

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... data

! About folder tree

Root

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FMVOICE

LINE-IN

MIC

Recorded FM radio
programmes

Data recorded via LINE IN

Data recorded with the micro­phone

This product supports:

" Up to 50 folders (including the "VOICE", "FM", "LINE-

IN" and "MIC" folders).

" Up to 550 files.
" Up to 30 characters as a folder name.
" Up to 30 characters as a file name.

Note:

Data recorded with the unit are named automatically as
follows.
FM radio recordings: F001.mp3, F002.mp3...F999.mp3
Line-in recordings: L001.mp3, L002.mp3...L999.mp3
Microphone re cor din gs: M001 .mp3 , M0 02. mp3. .. M99 9.mp3
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! Tuning

FM aerial:

The earphone lead works as an
FM aerial. Keep it as straight as
possible.

Changing the FM area:

The tuner is set to receive frequen­cies for broadcasting in Europe
when shipped from the factory.
You can change the FM area to
USA (see page 32).

FM Radio

-Listening to the FM radio-

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MIC

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

1

(see page 8).

POWER

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

2

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

or to select "FM TUNER", and press it.

FM TUNER

Move the menu button toward + or - to select

4

"Searching".

Searching

87.50MHz

Stereo

Move the menu button toward or to tune in

5

to the desired station.

Searching

98.80MHz

Stereo

Manual tuni ng:

Move the menu button toward or as many
times as required to tune in to desired station.

Auto tuning:

When the menu button is held toward or for
more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automati­cally and the tuner will stop at the first receivable
broadcast station.

Notes:

" When FM radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning

may stop automatically at that point.

" Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
" To stop auto tuning, move the menu button toward

or again.

After use:

Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds to enter the
power stand-by mode.

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! Memorising a station

You can store 30 F M stations in m emor y and r ecall them
at the push of a button. (Preset tuning)

Tune in to the desired station. (Perform step s 1 -

1

5 in "Tuning" on page 29.)
Press the menu button to enter the preset tuning

2

saving mode.

Searching

Save Channel

P02 98.80MHz

Stereo

Within 5 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to select the preset channel number.

Searching

Save Channel

P07 98.80MHz

Stereo

Preset channel number

Within 5 seconds, press the menu button to store

4

that station in memory.

Searching

98.80MHz

Stereo

Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset stations, or

5

to change a preset station.

When a new station is stored in memory, the station
previously memorised will be erased.

! To recall a memorised station

Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 29.

1

Move the menu button toward + or - to select

2

"Preset".

Preset

P01 87.50MHz

Stereo

Preset channel

Move the menu button toward or to select

3

the desired station.

Preset

P07 98.80MHz

Stereo

Deleting stored stations:

1 Display a station to delete and press the menu but-

ton.

2 Move the menu button toward or to select

"Yes", and press it.

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FM Radio

Listening to the FM radio (continued)

! Storing stations automatically (auto scan)

With this function, the auto tuning memorises the
received stations automatically. The unit will stop after
scanning the full range of frequencies and storing sta­tions.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

SETUP

-Listening to the FM radio-

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

+ or - to select "FM", and press it.

SETUP
Playback
RECORD

FM

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

+ or - to select "AutoRecord", and press it.

FM

AutoRecord

FM Area

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

5

or to select "On", and press it.

AutoRecord

On Off

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Perform steps 2 - 4 in "Tuning" on page 29.

6

Hold the menu button toward or for more

7

than 0.5 seconds.

" Scanning will start automatically and the tuner will

stop at the first receivable broadcast station.

" The unit receives and stores stations with strong

signals.

To cancel auto scan:

Perf orm steps 1 - 4 and select "Off" in step 5.

Note:

Select "Off" for normal tuning.

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! Changing FM area

The tuner is set to receive frequencies for broadcasting in
Europe when shipped from the factory. You can change
the FM area to the USA.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

2

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

+ or - to select "FM", and press it.

SETUP
Playback
RECORD

FM

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

+ or - to select "FM Area", and press it.

FM
AutoRecord

FM Area

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

5

or to select an FM area, and press it.

FM Area

EUROPE And Oth

Range:87.5~108M

Step:50KHz

EUROPE And Other: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
U.S.A: 88 - 108 MHz

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

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Recording with the built-in microphone

Check the memor y status beforehand (see page 42). If the
memory is low, move some data to a PC to make some room.

MIC

MIC

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

+ or - to select "RECORD MIC", and press it.

RECORD

RECORD MIC

RECORD LINE-IN

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Note:

This microphone is monaural and omni-directional. How­ever, it is recommended to direct it toward the source for
better recording.

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

1

(see page 8).

POWER

Recording

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more.

2

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

-Recording with the built-in microphone-

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

or to select "RECORD", and press it.

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RECORD

" Recording will be started.
" If the memory is low, "Disk Is

Full! Can Not Record" ap­pears (recording is not possi­ble).

Remaining recording time

00:00:01
01:23:45

File name3

Recording...

To interrupt recording:

Press the menu button.
To resume recording, press the menu button again.

To stop recording:

Press the button.
Data will be saved.

Note:

Data recorded with the unit are named automatically as follows.
FM radio recordings: F001.mp3, F002.mp3...F999.mp3
Line-in recordings: L001.mp3, L002.mp3...L999.mp3
Microphone r ecordings: M001.mp3, M00 2.mp3...M999 . m p3
(Maximum number: 999)
Newly saved files are numbered sequentially following
the largest number among the existing file names. It is
recommended to delete or move files from one with the
largest number. To transfer data to a PC, see "To use as a
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Recording from the external equipment

Check the memory status beforehand (see page 42). If
the memory is low, move some data to a PC to make
some room.

Audio cable (supplied)

Big side
To audio
input socket

External equipment

Small side

LINE IN

HOLD

MIC

POWER

NAVI

! Manual recording

Connect the external equipment to the unit.

1

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

2

(see page 8).

POWER

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

3

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

or to select "RECORD", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

5

+ or - to select "RECORD LINE-IN", and press it.

" Recording will be started.
" If the memory is low, "Disk Is

Full! Can Not Record" appears
(recording is not possible).

Begin playback on the external equipment.

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To interrupt recording:

Press the menu button.
To resume recording, press the menu button again.

To stop recording:

Press the button.
Data will be saved.

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD MIC

RECORD LINE-IN

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Recording...

Remaining recording time

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Recording from the external equipment (continued)

! Playback sound-actuated recording

The unit starts recording when a signal from LINE IN
socket is detected (Synchronised recording).

Connect the external equipment to the unit.

1

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

2

(see page 8).

POWER

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

3

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

4

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

-Recording from the external equipment-

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

5

+ or - to select "RECORD", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

6

+ or - to select "Sync Record", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

7

or to select "On", and press it.

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Perform steps 3 - 5 in the "Manual recording" sec-

8

tion on page 34.
Begin playback on the external equipment.

9

Recording starts.

SETUP
Playback

RECORD

FM

RECORD

Record Settings

Sync Record

Sync Record

On Off

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To interrupt recording:

" When the external equipment is stopped, the data

number increases by one and the unit will enter the
synchronised recording pause mode. When playback
is resumed, recording will also resume.

" If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or mo re, the data num-

ber increases by one and recording will be paused.
When the unit receives sound again, recording auto­matically starts.

" A new data is created when recording resumes.

To stop recording:

Press the button.

To cancel syn chronised recording:

After steps 3 - 6 on page 35, select "Off" in step 7.

Note:

Data recorded with the unit are named automatically as
follows.
FM radio recordings: F001.mp3, F002.mp3...F999.mp3
Line-in recordings: L001.mp3, L002.mp3...L999.mp3
Microphone recordings: M001.mp3, M002.mp3...M999.mp3
(Maximum number: 999)
Newly saved files are numbered sequentially following
the largest number among the existing file names. It is
recommended to delete or move files from one with the
largest number. To transfer data to a PC, see "To use as a
USB storage device" on page 43.

Recording fr om the FM radio

Check the memory status beforehand (see page 42). If
the memory is low, move some data to a PC to make
some room.

MIC

Tune in to the desired station. (Perform steps 1 -

1

5 in "Tuning" on page 29.)
Press the button to start recording.

2

00:00:01
01:23:45

File name2

Recording...

Remaining recording time

If the memory is low, "Disk Is Full! Can Not Record"
appears (recording is not possible).

To interrupt recording:

Press the button.
To resume recording, press the button again.

To stop recording:

Press the menu button.
Data will be saved.

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Changing file size and sound quality for recording

With this product, you can change the sampling fre­quency, mode and bit rate to control file size or sound
quality. The following are the default values for micro­phone, FM radio and line-in recording.

Default settings for "Mic"
"Sampling": 8,000 Hz, "Mode": Mono, "Encoder": PCM,

"BitRate": N/A
Default settings for "FM" and "LineIn"

"Sampling": 44,100 Hz, "Mode": Stereo, "Encoder": MP3,
"BitRate": 128 kbps

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

+ or - to select "RECORD", and press it.

-Changing file size and sound quality for recording-

SETUP
Playback

RECORD

FM

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

4

+ or - to select "Record Settings", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

5

or to select "FM", "Mic" or "LineIn".

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

6

+ or - to select encoder.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

7

or to select the file format.

RECORD

Record Settings

Synch Record

Source:

Mic

Sampling:

8000Hz

Mode:
Mono
Encoder:

PCM

Mode:
Mono
Encoder:

MP3

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Repeat steps 6 - 7 for other setting.

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For MP3:

Sampling
Mode
BitRate

For PCM:

Sampling
Mode
BitRate

(*1)"BitRate" cannot be set to 224 kbps when "Sam-

pling" is 48,000 Hz.

(*2)Available for "FM" and "LineIn".

Within 10 seconds, press the menu button.

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" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.
" Settings are retained even after the power is

turned off.

32,000 - 48,000 Hz(*1)
Stereo(*2) or Mono
96 - 224 kbps(*1)

8,000 - 32,000 Hz
Stereo(*2) or Mono

Sampling:

Indicates the number of samples of a sound that are
taken per second when digitising sound. As the sample
rate increases, sound quality improves and data volume
grows.

Mode:

Select stereo or mono. Mono only for microphone. Select
stereo normally for FM radio or line-in recording.

BitRate:

Indicates the number of bits taken per second when com­pressing digital sound. As the bit rate decreases, data
volume reduces and sound quality lowers.

MP3:

When recording, you can compress sound in MP3 for­mat.

PCM:

When recording, the sound is digitised but not com­pressed.

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Deleting selected data

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Recording

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

or to select "FOLDER", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, select data.

3

-Deleting selected data-

+ or -: S e lect a folder or data.

: Open the selected folder.
: Return to the previous level.

SOUND

FOLDER

Root

VOICE

File name1

File name2

Press the menu button.

4

File name1

Sure To Delete?

Yes No

Move the menu button toward or to select

5

"Yes", and press it.

File name1

Sure To Delete?

Yes No

" Select "No" to cancel.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Caution:

Deleted data cannot be restored.

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Changing default settings

! About auto-power off

When the auto-power off is set, the unit turns o ff auto­matically after a time period in the stop mode. (The auto­power off does not work when listening to the FM radio.)

Press the POWER button to turn the power on

1

(see page 8).

POWER

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

2

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-

4

ward + or - to select "System", and press it.

SETUP

System

Check Memory

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-

5

ward + or - to select "Turn Off", and press it.

System

Contrast
Backlight

T urn Off

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-

6

ward or to select a time period, and press
it.

T urn Off

1

Minute

OFF: Auto-power off does not work.
1 - 5 Minute:In the stop mode, the unit turns off au-

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

tomatically after a set time period.

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Changing default settings (continued)

! Changing the display contrast

You can change display contrast.

Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40.

1

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

+ or - to select "Contrast", and press it.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

or to adjust contrast, and press it.

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Advanced Features

-Changing default settings-

System

Contrast

Backlight
T urn Off

20%

! Changing the backlight lighting time

You can change lighting time of the display backlight.

Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40.

1

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

2

+ or - to select "Backlight", and press it.

System
Contrast

Backlight

T urn Off

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to adjust the lighting time, and press it.

Backlight

2

Second

OFF: Backlight remains off.
2 - 20 Second:

ON: Backlight remains on.

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Backlight illuminates for a set time
period.

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! Restoring the default settings

You can restore all the default settings.

Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40.

1

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

2

+ or - to select "RESTORE", and press it.

System

Sleep
Language

RESTORE

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

or to select "Yes", and press it.

RESTORE

Yes No

" Select "No" to cancel.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

Caution:

This function resets the following settings: language, vol­ume, equaliser, repeat play, intro scan, FM station, FM
auto scan, FM area, synchronised recording, record set­tings, auto-power off, contrast, backlight, and sleep oper­ation.

Checking memory status

You can check the memory status before starting long
hours of recording, etc.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or

1

more.

SOUND

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

2

or to select "SETUP", and press it.

SETUP

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward

3

+ or - to select "Check Memory", and press it.

SETUP

System

Check Memory

" Check the firmware version,

memory capacity, and free
space.

" The playback screen returns af-

ter 10 seconds.

Check Memory

Version:

T otal:

Free:

xxxxx
xxMB
xxMB

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Sleep operation

You will not forget to turn off the FM radio if you use sleep
operation.

Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40.

1

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

2

+ or - to select "Sleep", and press it.

System

Sleep

Language

RESTORE

Within 10 seconds, move the menu button t oward

3

or to adjust the time, and press it.

Sleep

1

Hour

To use as a USB storage
device

MIC

POWER

NAVI

USB

Slide

OPEN

1 - 3 Hour: The unit turns off after the set time
OFF:

Advanced Features

" The setting is completed.
" The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.

To cancel the sleep operation

Turn off the unit (see page 8).
To cancel without turning off the unit, perform steps 1 - 2
and select "OFF" in step 3.

-Sleep operation/To use as a USB storage device-

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elapses.
Sleep operation does not work.

PC

To the USB port

You can use the unit as a USB storage device as follows:

1 Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11).
2 Open "My Computer" and save the selected data

to the unit (indicated as "Removable Disk").

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Firmware update

! Installing the update tool

If you use a PC running Windows Millennium Edition,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional
or Windows XP Home Edition, install the upgrade tool as
follows.
The installation is not necessary for Windows 98 Second
Edition. (The upgrade tool is installed already.)

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

1

drive.
Open the "wa-mp100_50" folder on the CD-ROM

2

and double-click "setup".
Click the "Next" button.

3

The "License Agreement" screen appears.

Click the "Yes" button.

4

The "Choose Destination Location" screen appears.

Click the "Next" button.

5

The "Select Program Folder" screen appears.

Click the "Next" button.

6

When the installation is completed, the "InstallShield
Wizard Complete" screen appears.

Click the "Finish" button.

7

! Updating the firmware

Visit our web site at http://www.sharp.ne t.au/ and

1

download a firmware update file.
Decompress the downloaded file.

2

Replace the file in "C:\Program Files\SHARP\WA-

3

MP100_50" with the decompressed file.
Connect the unit to a PC with the USB cable.

4

Start the update tool.

5

From the "Start" menu, click "All Programs", "WA­MP100_50 Audio player", and then "Firmware Down­load".

Click the "Start" button.

6

" Check the box of "Format Data Area". All the data

will be deleted. Move important data to a PC be­fore updating the firmware.

" Update starts.

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Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner wit h­out calling a service tech nician. If something seems to be
wrong with this product, check the following before calling
your autho r ised SHARP deal e r or s e rvice centre.

The unit does not turn on.

No sound is heard from the earphones.

When the buttons are pressed, the un it does not re­spond.

References

-Troubleshooting-

Sound skipping or loss.

The operation is unstable whilst the PC and the unit are
connected.

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" Is the battery exhausted?
" Is the unit in the hold mode?
" Has condensation formed inside the unit?
" Is the unit being influenced by mechanical sho ck or by

static electricity?

" Is the volume set too low?
" Are the earphones correctly plugged in?

" Is there playable audio data on the unit?
" Is the unit in the hold mode?
" Is the battery exhausted?
" Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable?

" Is the battery exhausted?

" Are you using the USB cable that was purchased sep-

arately?

" Is the unit correctly connected to the PC? (See page

11.)

The USB connection display does not appear.

" Is the unit correctly connected to the PC? (See page

11.)

The FM radio makes unusual noises continuously.

" Is a TV or co m pu t e r ne ar th e unit?

The display is difficult to see.

" Is the display contrast too low or too high? (See page

41.)

! Resetting the unit

If the unit does not work properly, reset it as follows.
The unit may work properly.

1 Disconnect the USB cable.
2 Remove the battery.
3 Leave the unit completely unpowered for approxi-

mately 30 seconds.
4 Insert the battery.
5 Operate the unit.

If the unit still does not work properly, do as follows:

1 Disconnect the USB cable.
2 Remove the battery.
3 Holding down the POWER button, connect the unit to

a PC.
4 Keep holding the POWER button and from the "Start"

menu, click "All Programs", "WA-MP100_50 Audio

player" and then "Firmware Download" to start the

update tool.
5 Release the POWER button.

Proceed to the fi rmwar e updat e proc edure (see p age 4 4).

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7 Insert the battery.
8 Operate the unit.

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Error messages

ERROR MESSAGES MEANING

Low Battery! Can
Not Record

Disk Is Full! Can Not
Record

Low Battery! Shut
Down...

> HOLD < The HOLD switch is turned on.

Recording is impossible due to
low battery.
(Replace the battery.)

Memory is full and recording is
impossible.
(Delete some data to make
room.)

The battery has run out.
(Replace the battery.)

(Turn off the HOLD switch.)

Maintenance

! Cleaning

When the unit becomes dirty

Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively
dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur­faces only).

Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets.

If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.
Cleaning will prevent noise.

Caution:

" Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thin-

ner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.

" Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause

malfunctions.

Specifications

As a part of our p olicy of continuous improvement, SHARP
reserves the right to make desi gn and specification changes
for product improvement without prior notice. The perfor­mance specification figure s indicated ar e nominal v alues of
production units. There may b e some deviations from t hese
values in individual units.

Power source: DC 1.5 V: "AAA" size alkaline bat-

Dimensions: Width: 54 mm (2-2/16")

Weight: 41 g (1.5 oz.) without battery
Sockets: Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)

Frequency
response:

Output power:
Battery life: Continuous recording:

(alkaline battery) MIC: Approx. 8 hours

Frequency range: FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

tery (LR03 or similar) x 1
DC 5 V: USB bus power

Height: 56 mm (2-2/16")
Depth: 14 mm (0-9/16")

USB port
Line-input socket (150 mV)

20 - 20,000 Hz
8 mW + 8 mW (earphones: 32 ohms)

(maximum output level)

LINE-IN: Approx. 3 hours
FM: Approx. 4 hours
Continuous play: Approx. 15 hours

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Storage media: 512 MB Flash Memory
Digital Rights

Management:
Playback format: MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3),

Recording format: MP3 (bit rate: 96 - 224 kbps,

PC interface: Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB
System require-

ments:

References

-Specifications-

Windows Media DRM 9

bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media Audio),
bit rate: 5 - 320 kbps

sampling frequency: 32 - 48 kHz)
PCM (sampling frequency: 8 - 32 kHz)

1.1
Pentium 133 MHz or higher

CD-ROM drive
10 MB free hard disk space
Microsoft W indows 98 Second
Edition/Millennium Edition/2000
Professional/XP Professional/XP
Home Edition standard installation

Notes:

" A combination of sampling frequency and bit rate dif-

fers depending on audio format.

" Continuous playback:

At 64 kbps, in WMA format (earphone output: 5 mW +
5 mW, backlight: set to "OFF", equaliser: set to "Nor­mal")

" Continuous recording:

Microphone recording (PCM), 8,000 Hz
Line-in recording (MP3), 44,100 Hz, 128 kbps
FM radio recording (MP3), 44,100 Hz, 128 kbps

" Actual battery life will vary with use.
" The values are the standard values when the unit is

used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN

FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN

AUSTRALIA

REGARDING YOUR LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.sharp.net.au

OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE

1300 135 022

(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)

SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

NEW ZEALAND

REGARDING YOUR LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.sharp.net.nz

CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER

OR CALL

SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES

TELEPHONE: [phone]

FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113

SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

SPform019(JUNE 2004)

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WARRANTY

Consumer Electronic Products

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve(12) months from the
date of original purchase.

If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre.
These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair.
This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not

attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused
by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin
infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and

remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO SHARP

For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain,
with your purchase documentation.

Model No.
Serial No.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand

Date of Purchase
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